tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17043906369495375282024-02-07T17:44:24.300-08:00Sue Scheff on Locks of Love EventGood friend and colleague, Lorraine Colpitts, Sponsors Special Event for children.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05047519231630513506noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704390636949537528.post-34292935510848206862008-08-21T06:52:00.000-07:002008-08-21T06:56:48.858-07:00LOCKS OF LOVE - SPONSORED BY SAFE AND SOUND YOUTH TRANSPORTATION - 2008<strong>Hello there!<br /></strong><br />It is time again for the <a href="http://locksoflove.org/"><strong>Lock of Love</strong> </a>fundraiser! This year it will be held <strong>August 23rd,</strong> from <strong>4pm-12 mid</strong> at Spectacular Events center in Bangor, Maine.<br /><br /><em><a href="http://safeandsoundtransportation.com/">Safe and Sound Youth Transportation</a>,</em> Inc., is sponsoring and coordinating the event again, with Spectacular Events donating all of the food, and Robin Lozier of Safe and Sound, and Spectacular Events coordinating the HUGE silent auction! She has been instrumental in ensuring the success of this years event! Doors open at 4pm, with a first come, first served sign up sheet for haircuts. We will be closing and awarding all the silent auction items at 8pm, and will enjoy the DJ entertainment, as well as other random prize drawings throughout the evening. A 50/50 raffle will also be available.<br /><br />Admission to this amazing event is either a Lock of Love ponytail, at least 6 inches, in healthy condition; bring it in, or we will cut it for you! (10+ is optimal); your gift of time donated to volunteering at the event, or a $10.00 per person donation, with all proceeds going to Locks of Love. These funds will assist with the cost of processing the hair that creates the hairpieces for children suffering from hair loss due to illness or disease.<br /><br />Last years event garnered 240 Locks of Love, and $3200. that were sent to the <strong>Locks of Love</strong> Headquarters in Florida.<br /><br /><strong>Pretty amazing...Let's do it again!</strong><br /><br />Please come to our event, and tell your friends and family. We will accept any monetary donation made out to: <strong>Locks of Love</strong>, to my address below, and I will forward your donation!<br /><br />P.S. We need some more hairdressers. Please allow for 2 hours (maximum shift!) We are hoping for at least 16 helpers to keep things moving!<br /><br />Thank you in advance for your continued support!<br /><br /><strong>Lorraine Colpitts<br />34 Maple Street<br />Brewer, Maine 04412<br /></strong><br /><strong><a href="http://safeandsoundtransportation.com/">Safe and Sound Youth Transportation,</a></strong> Inc<br />1-866-990-1900 (toll free office)<br />Office/207-989-4200Fax/207-989-2100Cell/207-949-1723Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05047519231630513506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704390636949537528.post-69012184564003642852008-06-17T10:52:00.000-07:002008-06-17T10:55:23.076-07:00Locks of Love Event set for August 23rd!Contact <strong><a href="http://safeandsoundtransportation.com/">Lorraine Colpitts</a></strong> at 207-989-4200 or email her for more information at <a href="mailto:LColpitts45@aol.com">LColpitts45@aol.com</a><br /><br />This is their second annual event to help the <a href="http://locksoflove.org/"><strong>Locks of Love</strong> </a>organization collect hair pieces for children and others that are suffering with chemo treatment.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05047519231630513506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704390636949537528.post-34761053536554614312008-05-20T12:00:00.001-07:002008-05-20T12:05:52.183-07:00Lorraine Colpitts of Safe and Sound Youth Transportation Sponsors Her Second Annual Locks of Love Event!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSkwAyyCwkMZdwI7BCyzLP4lbl5iSvta4OAKEC-N7Eq_hds-eGBLWib58rLR-N4Tg1VLgr4otHlLg71JR7dTyJO0gra5ZasmAq_Fvs5Ps8apWtY8EoGrZjj4K6V0Ic8yDTFtrL8b4Cuxo/s1600-h/lorraine.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5202537105695927266" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSkwAyyCwkMZdwI7BCyzLP4lbl5iSvta4OAKEC-N7Eq_hds-eGBLWib58rLR-N4Tg1VLgr4otHlLg71JR7dTyJO0gra5ZasmAq_Fvs5Ps8apWtY8EoGrZjj4K6V0Ic8yDTFtrL8b4Cuxo/s200/lorraine.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><p>August 23rd, 2008 <strong>Lorraine <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Colpitts</span></strong>, President of <strong><a href="http://safeandsoundtransportation.com/">Safe and Sound Youth Transportation</a></strong>, will be sponsoring her 2<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">nd</span> annual <a href="http://locksoflove.org/"><strong>Locks of Love</strong> </a> event in Maine.</p><p>Last years event was extremely <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">successful</span> with over 200 hair pieces donated! </p><p>As a mother, and a woman that truly cares about children, Lorraine puts her heart and energy into this event to help give back to others. Contact her for more information on how you can help at <a href="mailto:LColpitts45@aol.com">LColpitts45@aol.com</a> or <strong>1-207-989-4200</strong>.</p><p> </p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05047519231630513506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704390636949537528.post-46868814086643032742008-05-09T14:38:00.000-07:002008-05-09T14:40:53.997-07:00Sue Scheff: Locks of Love Event 2008 - August 23rd!For more information contact <a href="http://safeandsoundtransportation.com/"><strong>Lorraine Colpitts</strong> </a> at 207-989-4200 or email her at <a href="mailto:lcolpitts45@aol.com">lcolpitts45@aol.com</a>.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05047519231630513506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704390636949537528.post-8241367635884505502008-05-04T16:41:00.000-07:002008-05-04T16:46:23.523-07:00Sue Scheff: Locks of Love Event 2008<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-pevefpS6x8rngu1LcUYepsEs_8PYwduuNbRSsKA4FDriFM058oU0qrW6eFoPxLRmupED3rMy9he2ZBmUTbGRCC2AEtCd6TorNDtGEeK0FMUTY3KwVUrqC5TZeww3xna_grv9VjsDkG0/s1600-h/LOLrecipwithqueen.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5196672875776100994" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-pevefpS6x8rngu1LcUYepsEs_8PYwduuNbRSsKA4FDriFM058oU0qrW6eFoPxLRmupED3rMy9he2ZBmUTbGRCC2AEtCd6TorNDtGEeK0FMUTY3KwVUrqC5TZeww3xna_grv9VjsDkG0/s200/LOLrecipwithqueen.bmp" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Stay tuned - Lorraine Colpitts will be announcing the <strong><a href="http://locksoflove.org/">Locks of Love </a></strong>Event coming this August! Last years was very successful and she is hoping to do even better this year!</div><div> </div><div> </div><div></div><div><strong>Mission Statement for Locks of Love</strong>:</div><div></div><div>Our mission is to return a sense of self, confidence and normalcy to children suffering from hair loss by utilizing donated ponytails to provide the highest quality hair prosthetics to financially disadvantaged children. The children receive hair prostheses free of charge or on a sliding scale, based on financial need.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05047519231630513506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704390636949537528.post-21917598797239795412007-11-15T11:10:00.000-08:002007-11-15T11:13:05.057-08:00Locks of Love Event Successful!Although this event has ended, you can still find out how to donate to this cause by visiting <a href="http://www.locksoflove.org/">www.locksoflove.org</a> and they will be happy to help you.<br /><br />Lorraine <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Colpitts</span> and her family are extremely grateful to all those that made this event a success!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05047519231630513506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704390636949537528.post-62700328465613317922007-10-04T13:27:00.000-07:002007-10-04T13:30:14.702-07:00Sue Scheff on the success of Locks of Love Event!The following was written by Lorraine <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Colpitts</span> after her fantastic Locks of Love Event!<br /><br />Hello there!<br /><br />I would like to share information and highlights of the recent Locks of Love Fundraiser held September 15<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">th</span>, 2007 at Jeff’s Catering in Brewer, Maine.<br /><br />We gathered 240 bags of hair and many $$$ funds to help with the costs of processing!!!<br /><br />It was amazing….who knew that we would have a line out the door, and people waiting for over 3 hours to donate their hair?<br /><br />Special thanks to the following: Jeff’s Catering, for not only providing us with an elegant, spacious, and beautifully decorated setting, but also for a delicious social buffet, (complete with chocolate fountain.) But also to, Lisa, Jeff’s wife, who took many before and after photos, printed them and provided them to me…she was the ultimate hostess…and kept the buffet fresh, many hours more than we contracted for….<br /><br />Special thanks to the hairdressers, who set up shop, then stood on their feet for more than 6 hours… (Again, who knew?) The hairdressers were mostly from Scissor Excitement 1 (Sharon, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Hampden</span>) and Scissor Excitement II (Carrie, Bangor), and Lois <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Commeau</span> from Headlines (Bangor), who was the coordinator of all the stylists, and Jamie Ferris. Their commitment throughout this whole process has been amazing!!! They contributed more than 50 bags of hair prior to the event! They were patient, kind, and professional in making sure the donor’s hair was not “just cut” but, shaped and styled…<br /><br />Special thanks to Jim <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Nickerson</span>, who donated his Emcee and DJ services to the Event. He was awesome…He dubbed several of the younger donors the “Locks of Love Dancers”, and led them in many line dances…too cute!<br /><br />Thanks to all who contributed prizes for drawing for the donors of the evening! We ended up with 50+ prizes for random drawings for donors throughout the evening!<br /><br />Thanks to the local Media who covered our event: Channel 7 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">WVII</span> was generous in their coverage of this event, as was Bangor Daily News and the Weekly. Joni Averill also featured this event in one of her recent columns. Bangor Metro Magazine was the first to introduce our event in June, 2007. We would like to thank Tori for her generosity in featuring our story. Radio station 100.3 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">fm</span> talked of our event the entire day, and we had many walk-ins because of it…Thanks to all!<br /><br />Thanks to our donor with the ‘longest’ hair, Nancy Blanchard of Old Town who came in with 44” of hair and donated a hearty 30”. Also thanks to the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Marden</span> family of Frankfort for allowing their son Cameron’s (4) first haircut to be so worthy…the entire family offered their hair!<br /><br />Lastly, special thanks to my friends, and family, and employees of Safe and Sound who sponsored this event. My Spokes model and niece Sydney Leonard donated 12” of hair, as did my two daughters in law, my 5 yr old granddaughter, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Niomi</span>…my 3 yr old niece Kathryn, (who was the youngest donor), her sister Elizabeth, who gave 8”, and my dear friend Laurie <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Lizotte</span> who worked tirelessly and specially grew and donated 8” of her hair, as did I.<br /><br />Other close friends and family members who could not donate hair gave gifts of time, and prizes for donors…They worked hard gathering prizes, hostessing, directing families and donors and signing them up. Thanks so much Mom, Susan, Kristen, Joan, Donna, Kim, Alicia, Marcia, Betsy, and too many others to mention! I could not have done this without you!!<br /><br />I appreciate you all and will see you all back next year for the Second Annual Event in August!<br /><br />Lorraine <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Colpitts</span>,<br />Safe and Sound Youth transportation, Inc.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05047519231630513506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704390636949537528.post-30592858050721423902007-09-18T18:08:00.000-07:002007-09-18T18:11:57.569-07:00Sue Scheff on Locks of Love EventStay tuned - Lorraine will be giving us a report on the huge success on this tremendous event! Over <strong><em>200 locks of love</em></strong> were donated!!!! Not to mention the money raised to help children that suffer will illness that can cause hair loss.<br /><br />Kudos to Lorraine and her team!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05047519231630513506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704390636949537528.post-63616395139750825562007-09-09T05:44:00.000-07:002007-09-30T15:03:48.272-07:00Sue Scheff - Parent AdvocateOne of my dearest friends' and colleagues, <strong>Lorraine <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Colpitts</span></span></strong>, is sponsoring an event in Maine that will help many children that are suffering with the side effects of Cancer and other illnesses by donating hair pieces.<br /><br />I actually met Lorraine through my <em>beloved</em> friend that helped me start <a href="http://helpyourteens.com/">P.U.R.E</a>. over 7 years ago -<strong> Donna <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Headrick</span></strong>. Unfortunately, Donna passed away in July 2002 and wasn't able to see how far her <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">mentorship</span> helped me to help others.<br /><br />I first learned of Locks of Love when my good friend lost her 8 year old daughter to <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Leukemia</span>.<br /><br />Lorraine is not a stranger to helping kids and families. She owns and operates <a href="http://safeandsoundtransportation.com/">Safe and Sound Transportation</a> that safely and respectfully transport teens into <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">quality</span> schools and programs. She gives parents a sense of security and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">genuinely</span> cares about her clients.<br /><br />Read more about it:<br /><br /><strong>Locks of Love event to benefit ill children</strong><br /><br />By <a class="text_caption" href="mailto:bdnnews@bangordailynews.net"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">BDN</span> Staff</a><br />Thursday, August 30, 2007 - Bangor Daily News<br /><br />BREWER - Sydney Leonard, Lorraine <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Colpitts</span>’ niece, will be first up for a haircut on Sept. 15 to benefit Locks of Love.<br /><br />Then will come <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Colpitt's</span> herself, her daughters-in-law, her 5-year-old granddaughter and anyone else she can round up for the worthy cause.<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Colpitts</span>’ company, Safe and Sound Youth Transportation Inc., will sponsor the benefit for the National Locks of Love Campaign 6 p.m.-midnight Saturday, Sept. 15, at Jeff’s Catering in Brewer.<br /><br />"Every day, people have their hair cut. We have many young people in America who would cherish that which we are able to grow — free to us, invaluable to a child suffering from many illnesses and situations that make them unable to grow hair," said <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Colpitts</span>.<br /><br />Hair stylists will be on hand at the event to cut the hair of donors.<br /><br />It takes three or more 10-inch segments of hair plus $3,500 to make one custom-fitted hairpiece for each child who suffers from hair loss or inability to grow hair due to illness or disease.<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Colpitts</span> also will collect hair that is cut before or after the event.<br /><br />"I have many donated hairpieces already," <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Colpitts</span> said, "and a few before-and-after pics, courtesy of Scissors Excitement. They have been extremely helpful and generous toward this project."<br /><br />Prior donors will be included in the Locks of Love count and may attend the celebration event at Jeff’s Catering. Call <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Colpitts</span> at 989-4200 to arrange pickup of cut hair donations.<br /><br />The evening will include entertainment, prize drawings and a buffet featuring a chocolate fountain. A cash bar will be available.<br /><br />Those who donate time, hair or money to the event will be eligible for prize drawings.<br /><br />"I am hoping for at least 100 Locks of Love and the funds necessary to process donations, to make at least 30 hairpieces for those who would benefit from them," <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Colpitts</span> said.<br /><br />Lorraine <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">Colpitts</span> owns and operates Safe and Sound Youth Transportation Inc. in Brewer.<br /><br />The company provides therapeutic intervention and transport for at-risk teens in the United States.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.bangornews.com/news/t/news.aspx?articleid=153685&zoneid=118">http://www.bangornews.com/news/t/news.aspx?articleid=153685&<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">zoneid</span>=118</a><br /><br />For information, call <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">Colpitts</span> at 989-4200 or e-mail <a href="mailto:lcolpitts45@aol.com">lcolpitts45@aol.com</a>.<br /><br />I will report back on the success of this event. So far Lorraine has collected over 75 hair pieces!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05047519231630513506noreply@blogger.com